Anchorage, AK → Suffolk, VA · Cross-country move
About 4,124 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,260–$16,750, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 101 in Suffolk.
Moving from Anchorage to Suffolk is a cross-country move of roughly 4,124 road miles, heading east from Alaska to Virginia.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $11,260 to $16,750 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 71 hours (8 driving days).
On the Anchorage side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Suffolk (62 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Suffolk.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Suffolk about 104,699. Suffolk is the denser city (236 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,490 | $6,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,750 | $8,240 | $10,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $11,260 | $13,730 | $16,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $18,010 | $21,960 | $26,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $24,760 | $30,200 | $36,840 |
$5,740–$8,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,700–$6,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$11,260–$16,750
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Suffolk, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC
Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation
Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,500 to $6,700 for a studio, $6,750 to $10,050 for a one-bedroom, $11,260 to $16,750 for a two-bedroom, $18,010 to $26,790 for a three-bedroom and $24,760 to $36,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 4,124 road miles (3,495 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 71 hours (8 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Alaska into Virginia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,740 to $8,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,700 to $6,910. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Anchorage–Suffolk corridor.